adults

OPEN STUDIO: UNINSTRUCTED

Adult
Mon. September 13 - Mon. December 13
10:00am - 3:00pm
Free to Members

Open studio sessions provide an uninstructed work space and an opportunity to meet with other practicing artists in the studios. Bring your own materials and a lunch. Free for Station Gallery members. (No session Thanksgiving weekend)

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EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING - NEW DIRECTIONS I

EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING - NEW DIRECTIONS
25+ years
Tues. October 5 - Tues. October 26
9:30am - 3:30 pm
$215 member / $235 non-member

Artist Steve Rose will encourage students to experiment with the medium of their choice. Students will be encouraged to approach their work with an open mind to develop new ideas and processes. Students should bring their painting materials and a lunch. (4 sessions)

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EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING - NEW DIRECTIONS II

25+ years
Tues. November 2 - Tues. November 23
9:30am - 3:30pm
$215 member / $235 non-member

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FUNdamentals: DRAWING 1 NEW

Adult
Thurs. September 23 - Thurs. Oct 14
7:00pm - 9:30pm
$95 member / $105 non-member

Anyone can learn to draw, even if you can't draw a straight line! We'll start at the very beginning with line and tone, light and shadow. Students will progress towards convincingly rendering 3D objects on their drawing page. (4 sessions)

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FUNdamentals: COLOUR NEW

Adult
Thurs. October 21 - Thurs. November 11
7:00pm - 9:30pm
$95 member / $105 non-member

Colour is all around us, but what IS colour? How does it work? This course will demystify basic colour theory and give you plenty of hands-on experience exploring its rich potential and learning to mix any colour you want with confidence. (4 sessions)

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FUNdamentals: PAINTING IN ACRYLICS NEW

Adult
Thurs. November 18 - Thurs. December 9
7:00pm - 9:30pm
$95 member / $105 non-member

Starting with an exploration of how acrylics behave, we'll progress through various techniques and principles, folding in some basic colour and composition theory along the way. We will work primarily from still life, as well as from your photos and imagination.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: GET OFF AUTO NEW

Adult
Wed. September 29 - Wed. November 3
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$115 member / $125 non-member

Get more out of your camera! Participants will learn the basics of metering and exposure to use a camera that is not fully automated. Topics covered will include an introduction to digital photography and digital photo editing. (6 sessions)

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STUDIO POTTERY NEW

Adult
Wed. September 29 - Wed. November 3
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$125 member / $135 non-member

Explore methods of handbuilding such as slab building and coiling to make a functional milk jug. Students will also learn how to pull a handle and experiment with various surface decorations and glazes.

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SILVER JEWELLERY

Adult
Thurs. September 30, Thurs. October 7, Thurs. October 14 & Thurs. October 28
6:30pm - 9:30pm
$115 member / $125 non-member

Learn to create silver jewellery using lost wax casting techniques. Projects could include a ring or pendant. Returning students may work on modified designs or independent project. Students will complete at least one silver piece. Materials fee of $15-30 per piece. (4 sessions)

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PRINTMAKING – ETCHING

Adult
Thurs. September 30 - Thurs. October 21
6:30pm - 9:30pm
$125 member / $140 non-member

Find your inner Rembrandt! Participants will learn a range of etching techniques (etching, aquatint, monoprint, and drypoint) using our newly reopened printmaking studio space. Materials fee of $15-$20 payable to the instructor. More information on our website. (4 sessions)

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WEEKEND WORKSHOP: PRINTMAKING – ETCHING

Adult
Sat. October 2 - Sun. October 3
10:00am - 4:00pm
$125 member / $140 non-member

Hand made prints – etching – are great fun to create. You’ll create your own colourful edition of prints, inspired by florals or bring your own images and ideas to work from. Spend two days learning how to make your drawings come alive through the etching techniques taught. Materials fee of $15-20.

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WEEKEND WORKSHOP: PRINTMAKING – MONOPRINTS

Adult
Sat. October 16 - Sun. October 17
10:00am - 4:00pm
$130 member / $150 non-member

A fun and fabulous weekend of monoprinting! Spend a day exploring the richness of this direct and spontaneous method of printmaking in our newly reopened print studio. Bring a lunch. Materials fee of $15 payable to Artist Instructor.

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WEEKEND WORKSHOP: FIGURATIVE ABSTRACTION WORKSHOP NEW

18+ years
Sat. October 16 - Sun. October 17
10:00am - 4:00pm
$120 member / $140 non-member

Artist Brian Smith will lead this exciting intermediate-to-advanced course to develop your ability to abstract from the human form, see shapes in the figure more clearly, develop more satisfying compositions that include the draped and undraped body, and develop a looser, freer approach to painting the figure. (2 days)

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WEEKEND WORKSHOP: PRINTMAKING – LINOCUT WITH COLOUR

Adult
Sat. October 23 - Sun. October 24
12:00pm - 4:00pm
$125 member / $140 non-member

Leave daily stress behind with two colour filled afternoons. Layering and printing multiple colours quickly and easily makes reduction-block relief printing a favourite for those who enjoy using flat shapes and colour printmaking. Participants will print an edition of prints in colour. Materials fee of $15.

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WEEKEND WORKSHOP: STUDIO POTTERY NEW

Adult
Sun. November 7, Sun. November 14, Sun. November 21 & Sun. December 5
1:00pm - 4:00pm
$125 member / $135 non-member

A practical introduction to pottery covering all the basic methods of handbuilding. Enjoy hands-on time creating your own unique ceramics pieces, including a slab jewelry box incorporating melted stained glass in the design. No experience needed! (4 sessions)

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WEEKEND WORKSHOP: ART CLAY SILVER BEGINNER

Adult
Sat. December 4
10:00am - 5:00pm
$160 member / $180 non-member

Students will learn the basics of using Art Clay Silver. Techniques to mold, shape and texture will be taught to create your own unique silver jewellery. Up to 2-3 pieces will be completed in the day and could include earrings, charms or pendants. Materials are included, additional clay available from the instructor. Bring a lunch.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: PHOTO-BASED MIXED MEDIA NEW

18+ years
Sat. December 4 - Sun. October 24
10:00am - 4:00pm
$60 member / $70 non-member

Create richly layered artworks combining photographic images with a variety of art media including drawing, painting and collage. Dig out your photos and bring a sense of adventure! A materials fee of approximately $20 will be payable to the instructor. Best suited to those with some art-making experience.

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